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10 Lies You Were Probably Taught In School

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10 Lies You Were Probably Taught In School

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Justine Alford

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We all know that the stuff you get taught in school isn’t necessarily the complete truth. Sometimes, it’s easier to describe science and other subjects to younger audiences by omitting the more complicated details, but what are some of the biggest fibs you get told during your school years? Did Thomas Edison really invent the lightbulb? Is there actually no gravity in space? Find out in this quick video from Alltime10s.

 

 
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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDNovember 2, 2014

Written by Elise Andrew

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